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in teaching religious schools spread across tunisia after more than. decades of being bad under the previous regime investigate whether islam in schools is good for young minds that report after the break. you know how sometimes you see a story and it seems so for lengthly you think you understand it and then you glimpse something else and you hear or see some other part of it and realized everything you thought you knew you don't know i'm tom harpur welcome to the big picture. continues in r.t. a man who is out of work is himself on fire in front of a job center in the french city of nonce the forty three year old self emote immolated after finding out he was ineligible for unemployment benefit the last time this happened in france was last august when a man died after burning himself in paris well let's get the details from marty's a silly or tell us what exactly happened there in this latest case of self immolation. well we have the basic details what we know is that this forty three year old man is jobless unemployed and he had died after setting h
in teaching religious schools spread across tunisia after more than. decades of being bad under the previous regime investigate whether islam in schools is good for young minds that report after the break. you know how sometimes you see a story and it seems so for lengthly you think you understand it and then you glimpse something else and you hear or see some other part of it and realized everything you thought you knew you don't know i'm tom harpur welcome to the big picture. continues in...
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tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its schools is facing examination in the school in one of the poorest districts of the tunisian capital children come to learn about the qur'an and the way of life of true muslims religious education was banned under the old regime but it's making a comeback in a big way the rise of islam islam has led to an increase in the number of religious schools are springing up across the country these schools are private operating outside of the control of state officials who have no say over what's being taught in these schools and some worry that this may lead to a rise in the number of young extremists even many religious experts agree filling young minds with religious doctrines may not be the best way to bring up children. what do i read in one of the papers sent by a three year old girl to her mother with a message my beloved mom teach me about the afterlife the same way you teach about this life is this a way to teach three year old children we can see it clearly attempts to brain
tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its schools is facing examination in the school in one of the poorest districts of the tunisian capital children come to learn about the qur'an and the way of life of true muslims religious education was banned under the old regime but it's making a comeback in a big way the rise of islam islam has led to an increase in the number of religious schools are springing up across the country...
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tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its schools is facing examination in the school in one of the poorest districts of the tunisian capital children come to learn about the qur'an and the way of life of true muslims religious education was banned under the old regime but it's making a comeback in a big way the rise of islam islam has led to an increase in the number of religious schools are springing up across the country these schools are private operating outside of the control of state officials who have no say over what's being taught in these schools and some worry that this may lead to a rise in the number of young extremists even many religious experts agree filling young minds with religious doctrines may not be the best way to bring up children. what. i read in one of the papers sent by a three year old girl to her mother with a message my beloved mom teach me about the afterlife the same way you teach about this life is this a way to teach three year old children yes we can see it clearly attempts to bra
tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its schools is facing examination in the school in one of the poorest districts of the tunisian capital children come to learn about the qur'an and the way of life of true muslims religious education was banned under the old regime but it's making a comeback in a big way the rise of islam islam has led to an increase in the number of religious schools are springing up across the country...
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in the russian capital the religious state of education is making a serious comeback in tunisia it's two years after the regime which banned the teaching of islam was toppled by the current government has no control of private muslim schools springing up all across the country could be that they're actually spreading extremism. visited one school where the koran is the main subject. tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its schools is facing examination in the school in one of the poorest districts of the tunisian capital children come to learn about the qur'an and the way of life of true muslims religious education was banned under the old regime but it's making a comeback in a big way the rise of islam islam has led to an increase in the number of religious schools are springing up across the country these schools are private operating outside of the control of state officials who have no say over what's being taught in these schools and some worry that this may lead to a rise in the number of young extremists
in the russian capital the religious state of education is making a serious comeback in tunisia it's two years after the regime which banned the teaching of islam was toppled by the current government has no control of private muslim schools springing up all across the country could be that they're actually spreading extremism. visited one school where the koran is the main subject. tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its...
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even the ministry of education is able to say exactly how many religious schools there are in tunisia after the revolution they sprung up over the country many operating without license from the state the government has acknowledged the problem but has its hands full trying to keep the economy together. is on the backburner this absence of control that especially worries tunisians on top of the concerns about extremist salafist groups gaining ground. these groups don't believe in democracy republic and freedom they consider them to be against their religion they want to impose their way of life by force as if they know better than other people. after the arab spring revolt tunisians were eager to embrace what they hoped would be a new way of life but with radical islam permeating more and more spheres of everyday life these children's future i mean not be exactly what many parents had hoped for in their quest for freedom and democracy in tunisia. are. about with the news team with more for in just over half an hour from now on the impending round of talks on iran's nuclear program tha
even the ministry of education is able to say exactly how many religious schools there are in tunisia after the revolution they sprung up over the country many operating without license from the state the government has acknowledged the problem but has its hands full trying to keep the economy together. is on the backburner this absence of control that especially worries tunisians on top of the concerns about extremist salafist groups gaining ground. these groups don't believe in democracy...
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in a suburb quite suburb of tunisia. should be but i think general secretary over that look i think such a faulty and he's also one of the. popular from the coalition. for october. he's known as a prominent opponent of the launch. and then. he's a situation percent. and it just. sort of jump in we've been hearing reports of over a thousand or more people protesting in the streets showing that little of discontent and frustration you're in the area can you tell us what have you seen yes i mean. today what we can talk about and like any widespread anger at present a ling in tunisia tunisians are shocked and they consider this as a criminal act this is the first time this kind of fantasy nation happened just in egypt so people you know they protested you know they are in the streets they have most of them they are in people keeping you in front of the ministry of interior and you know i can. see a shame. many of the offices. where i talked so. prevailing. we're also hearing we're getting reports now the police the foreign t
in a suburb quite suburb of tunisia. should be but i think general secretary over that look i think such a faulty and he's also one of the. popular from the coalition. for october. he's known as a prominent opponent of the launch. and then. he's a situation percent. and it just. sort of jump in we've been hearing reports of over a thousand or more people protesting in the streets showing that little of discontent and frustration you're in the area can you tell us what have you seen yes i mean....
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religious education is making a major comeback in tunisia two years after the regime which banned the teaching of islam was toppled the current government has no control of private muslim schools springing up across the country and the worry is they're spreading extremism what is an igloo visitors a school where the qur'an is the main subject. tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its schools is facing examination in the school in one of the poorest districts of the tunisian capital children come to learn about the qur'an and the way of life of true muslims religious education was banned under the old regime but it's making a comeback in a big way the rise of islam islam has led to an increase in the number of religious schools are springing up across the country these schools are private operating outside of the control of state officials who have no say over what's being taught in these schools and some worry that this may lead to a rise in the number of young extremists even many religious experts agree filling
religious education is making a major comeback in tunisia two years after the regime which banned the teaching of islam was toppled the current government has no control of private muslim schools springing up across the country and the worry is they're spreading extremism what is an igloo visitors a school where the qur'an is the main subject. tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its schools is facing examination in the...
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in teaching religious schools spread across tunisia after more than two decades of being banned under the previous regime investigate whether islam in schools is good for young minds that report and after the break. you know sometimes you see a story and it seems so for lengthly you think you understand it and then you glimpse something else and you hear or see some other part of it and realized everything you thought you knew you don't know i'm tom harkin welcome to the big picture. continues minority a man who was out of work is himself on fire in front of a job center in the french city of nonce the forty three year old self immolated after finding out he was ineligible for unemployment benefits the last time this happened in france was last august when a man died after burning himself in paris well let's get the details from marty's tesser a silly or tell us what exactly happened there in this latest case of self immolation. well we have the basic details what we know is that this forty three year old man is jobless unemployed and he had died after setting himself on fire in front
in teaching religious schools spread across tunisia after more than two decades of being banned under the previous regime investigate whether islam in schools is good for young minds that report and after the break. you know sometimes you see a story and it seems so for lengthly you think you understand it and then you glimpse something else and you hear or see some other part of it and realized everything you thought you knew you don't know i'm tom harkin welcome to the big picture. continues...
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in a suburb quite suburb of tunisia. shipley but he's the general secretary over there that look i think such as faulty and he's also one of the users of a potential popular from the coalition. for october. he's known as a prominent teach. of the moderate islam and then. he's a situation has sparked percent. and some. sort of jump in we've been hearing reports of over a thousand or more people protesting in the streets showing that little of discontent and frustration you're in the area can you tell us what have you seen yes i mean. today what you can talk about and like any widespread anger and presenting in tunisia tunisians are shocked and they consider this as a criminal act this is the first time this kind of consultation happened just in egypt so people you know they protested you know they are in the streets they have most of them they are in people. in front of the ministry of interior and you know i can. see a shame. many of the offices. where i talked so. prevailing. we're also hearing we're getting reports now
in a suburb quite suburb of tunisia. shipley but he's the general secretary over there that look i think such as faulty and he's also one of the users of a potential popular from the coalition. for october. he's known as a prominent teach. of the moderate islam and then. he's a situation has sparked percent. and some. sort of jump in we've been hearing reports of over a thousand or more people protesting in the streets showing that little of discontent and frustration you're in the area can you...
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we are on the sidelines in egypt, tunisia, libya. we cannot pick who is going to be the winner. we can be there with help, with aid, should be there more. we could help with education and the things that america does best. to try and trick the metal is as if we can pick the winners and put them at the top, -- middle east as if we can pick the winners and put them at the top will be a disservice of america. we will not get the people we want on top. that is what we are seeing today. people that have not been close to america. they will find a way to build it that her society for themselves. america cannot choose george washington for somebody else. the syrians will have to find their own george washington. that will come out of this maelstrom of national revolution. they will find their leader that will lead them towards a better future and hopefully a democratic future. >> five sentences. >> i am not sure how to conclude. for the last 20 years, we have been not succeeding in warmaking or peacemaking in this region. the frame of reference is that -- i am not going back in time. a
we are on the sidelines in egypt, tunisia, libya. we cannot pick who is going to be the winner. we can be there with help, with aid, should be there more. we could help with education and the things that america does best. to try and trick the metal is as if we can pick the winners and put them at the top, -- middle east as if we can pick the winners and put them at the top will be a disservice of america. we will not get the people we want on top. that is what we are seeing today. people that...
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including a visit to egypt and tunisia in 2011. the birthplace of the arab spring. she walked through tahrir square, the rallying point for egypt's pro-democracy movement. >> hi. hello. >> welcome, hellry. >> hi. nice to see you. >> thank you. thank you. hello. [ fishing rod casting line, marching band playing ] [ male announcer ] the rhythm of life. [ whistle blowing ] where do you hear that beat? campbell's healthy request soup lets you hear it... in your heart. [ basketball bouncing ] heart healthy. great taste. mmm... [ male announcer ] sounds good. it's amazing what soup can do. stay top of mind with customers? from deals that bring them in with an offer... to social media promotions that turn fans into customers... to events that engage and create buzz... to e-mails that keep loyal customers coming back, our easy-to-use tools will keep you in front of your customers. see what's right for you at constantcontact.com/try. five days later, i had a massive heart attack. bayer aspirin was the first thing the emts gave me. now, i'm on a bayer aspirin regimen. [ male
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also coming up on the program -- thousands rally in tunisia in support of the government and against the the prime minister's plan to dissolve it. the search goes on but there's no trace of the meteorite that left a trail of destruction across central russia and the winner is, we'll be live from the berlin film festival with news of who's got the golden bear. thank you for joining us. a bomb targeting people shopping for vegetables has once again highlighted pakistan's deep sectarian tension. at least 60 have been killed in an explosion in the southwestern city of quetta. more than 200 were injured when a bomb exploded outside a market. police say it was aimed at the region's minority shia population. attacks in quetta have killed more than 200 in the past month. we have the latest from islamabad. what more do we know about this attack? >> hi, barbara. what we know is that this bomb, which went off in this market was very powerful bomb. it was an improvised explosive device and more than 60 people were killed and well over 200 people were injured. this attack, of course, comes only f
also coming up on the program -- thousands rally in tunisia in support of the government and against the the prime minister's plan to dissolve it. the search goes on but there's no trace of the meteorite that left a trail of destruction across central russia and the winner is, we'll be live from the berlin film festival with news of who's got the golden bear. thank you for joining us. a bomb targeting people shopping for vegetables has once again highlighted pakistan's deep sectarian tension....
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opposition supporters have been going on here in tunisia in capital. my crew and me we've been attacked to die here actually by a group of youngsters we style use and the only reason for that because it was just because we filmed them and they have been field and i think that tells a lot of alcohol is the situation on the ground believe it could be described as something very close to chaotic we've been here in about similar violence similar disturbances to country especially in the southern part of tunisia where the headquarters of the ruling party has been vandalized and again they have been protests there and again and to government to slogans were heard there and again police are has been using tear gas against protesters that have been hearing about casualties so far but it's clear there that that they have been injured people today we've been hearing sounds of ambulances hold day to day and we can't stand that it in the room they have been fears that may turn violent but we are witnessing light knowledge so returning violent we've been hearing re
opposition supporters have been going on here in tunisia in capital. my crew and me we've been attacked to die here actually by a group of youngsters we style use and the only reason for that because it was just because we filmed them and they have been field and i think that tells a lot of alcohol is the situation on the ground believe it could be described as something very close to chaotic we've been here in about similar violence similar disturbances to country especially in the southern...
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do -- what about events in tunisia? i mean what does this tell us more broadly about the region and the environment we're headed? >> we think about islamist parties coming to the forefront. >> morsi in egypt. >> you've seen the line of pressure between the islamist parties and liberals. but we vent spent much time thinking about is what's the line on the other side between the islamist parties and a whole series of radicals and crazies and violent extremists as call themselves as being the islamist umbrella. i think where we're seeing right now in tunisia is there will be a necessity not only to define the leftward border of who's an islamist but what's the right of the border? how that plays out? i think in tunisia we'll have a demonstration effect. it's going to have to happen in egypt and country after country. >> there's really not much the united states can do. once you sort of unchain democracy it goes into directions you may not necessarily like. what does the united states need to do for example in egypt where w
do -- what about events in tunisia? i mean what does this tell us more broadly about the region and the environment we're headed? >> we think about islamist parties coming to the forefront. >> morsi in egypt. >> you've seen the line of pressure between the islamist parties and liberals. but we vent spent much time thinking about is what's the line on the other side between the islamist parties and a whole series of radicals and crazies and violent extremists as call themselves...
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also then later learning of the tough wait to gaze at the pro-democracy rolls a slab secular tunisia schools teaching children a hard grade is learned last friday conservation all that after a short break. we speak your language anything about the war not being. good news programs and documentaries in spanish matters to you breaking news a little turn to angles stories. here to. try to alter the spanish find out more visit actuality. this is the welcome back internees every major schools are spreading throughout the nation following the revolution two years ago some parents have no problem with that kids getting down to the nuts and bolts of islam as an age but others fear such education is only planting the seeds of future extremism of history now going to our calls. tunisia's learned some tough lessons in the wake of its revolt but now the report card for what's going on in its schools is facing examination in the school in one of the poorest districts of the tunisian capital children come to learn about the qur'an and the way of life of true muslims religious education was banned
also then later learning of the tough wait to gaze at the pro-democracy rolls a slab secular tunisia schools teaching children a hard grade is learned last friday conservation all that after a short break. we speak your language anything about the war not being. good news programs and documentaries in spanish matters to you breaking news a little turn to angles stories. here to. try to alter the spanish find out more visit actuality. this is the welcome back internees every major schools are...
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political chaos in tunisia anti-government protests turned into violent clashes with police and the ruling islamist blog the prime minister's plan to form a coalition government. the countdown to the next winter olympics begins that's exactly one year until russia hosts its first ever winter games that promises to become the most unique and the most expensive in history. but not everyone is in a celebrate torrie mood russia's president lashes out at overspending and sacks a key figure behind the two thousand and fourteen games. and broadcasting live from our studios in moscow this is r.t. certainly glad to have you with us. now from drone strikes to torture techniques barack obama's nominee for head of the cia is facing tough questions in the senate confirmation hearing this session is under way again after it was disrupted by protestors angry at john brennan's role in america's drone program. brennan is widely seen as one of the architects of a controversial program in an effort to avoid scrutiny over his candidacy the u.s. president has even agreed to hand over classified documents justi
political chaos in tunisia anti-government protests turned into violent clashes with police and the ruling islamist blog the prime minister's plan to form a coalition government. the countdown to the next winter olympics begins that's exactly one year until russia hosts its first ever winter games that promises to become the most unique and the most expensive in history. but not everyone is in a celebrate torrie mood russia's president lashes out at overspending and sacks a key figure behind...
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in tunisia, new protests broke out in the capital, demanding the end of the government. it was the second day of unrest sparked by the killing of a leading opposition figure. we have a report narrated by jonathan rugman of "independent television news." >> reporter: in tunis today, crowds converged on the interior ministry on the same spot where the so-called arab spring began two years ago. "the people want the downfall of the regime" the chant once again. but this time the tear gas came from police loyal not to a dictator but to tunisia's democratically elected government, one which now stands accuse of complicity in political assassination. the victim was chokri belaid, shot outside his home yesterday by a gunman on a motorbike. belaid had appeared on television the night before he died. the s.e.c. tar politician told his interview that tunisia's governing islamist party harbored religious factions which incited violence. his killing prompted the biggest explosion of anger since the revolution itself. groups claiming that revolution had been stolen by islamists who wo
in tunisia, new protests broke out in the capital, demanding the end of the government. it was the second day of unrest sparked by the killing of a leading opposition figure. we have a report narrated by jonathan rugman of "independent television news." >> reporter: in tunis today, crowds converged on the interior ministry on the same spot where the so-called arab spring began two years ago. "the people want the downfall of the regime" the chant once again. but this...
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opposition supporters have been going on here in tunisia in capital. my crew and me we've been attacked to die here actually by a group of youngsters with tiles and the only reason for that because it was just because we filmed them and they have been field and i think that tells a lot of alcohol is the situation on the ground it could be described as something very close to chaotic we've been here in about similar violence similar disturbances to country especially in the south and caught over to me show where the headquarters of the ruling party has been vandalized and again they have been protests there and again and to government to slogans were heard there and again police it has been using tear gas against protest is that correct. they fall but it's clear they had it that they have been injured people today we've been hearing sounds of ambulances home day to day and we can understand that it in the room they have been fears that may turn violent but we are witnessing like knowledge so returning violent we've been hearing reports that the police o
opposition supporters have been going on here in tunisia in capital. my crew and me we've been attacked to die here actually by a group of youngsters with tiles and the only reason for that because it was just because we filmed them and they have been field and i think that tells a lot of alcohol is the situation on the ground it could be described as something very close to chaotic we've been here in about similar violence similar disturbances to country especially in the south and caught over...
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they are concerned that tunisia might -- the war in mali might become a recruitment for disgruntled tunisia and islamists. there is concern about backlash. so far, cross border links between militants have been tenuous so far. they use more greed and criminality than ideology. jihadi gangsters, rebels might join forces. destabilize countries that are transitioning and have very weak security institutions. authorities today, they're struggling to reform their dysfunctional security services. they're struggling to develop the capacity as the police. even countries with strong security forces, there is danger there. morocco has been on high alert since the french intervention. we know several moroccans have joined. about 78 armed groups in mali. the country is worried about stability in the western sahara. that is where in north africa. the problem of the spillover into west africa where countries are fragile. the roots of instability are complex carriage we can talk more about those later on. mauritania is salad considers -- is generally considered the least problematic state. the gump -- the
they are concerned that tunisia might -- the war in mali might become a recruitment for disgruntled tunisia and islamists. there is concern about backlash. so far, cross border links between militants have been tenuous so far. they use more greed and criminality than ideology. jihadi gangsters, rebels might join forces. destabilize countries that are transitioning and have very weak security institutions. authorities today, they're struggling to reform their dysfunctional security services....
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tunisia is the problem where it could become more than just a transit route as tunisia is currently fighting alongside islamists, and in mali, they return home. there's that concern. tunisia is concerned about french presence in mali. members, especially parliamentarians, they are concerned that the war in mali might become a potent recruitment for disgruntled tunisians, and fear a backlash. so far cross border links have been tenuous too far, based more on greed and criminality than ideology, but that could change. the future of tunisia and in morocco and elsewhere is that jihadigan steers, militants, and forces are destabilizing countries that are transitioning from a carrying route and have weak security institutions. tunisia authorities today are struggling to reform their dysfunctional security services. they are struggling to develop the capacity to police to counter the threats. even countries with strong security forces, there's dangerous there. morocco, for example, has been on high alert since the french intervention. we know several joined armed groups in mali, about 70 of them th
tunisia is the problem where it could become more than just a transit route as tunisia is currently fighting alongside islamists, and in mali, they return home. there's that concern. tunisia is concerned about french presence in mali. members, especially parliamentarians, they are concerned that the war in mali might become a potent recruitment for disgruntled tunisians, and fear a backlash. so far cross border links have been tenuous too far, based more on greed and criminality than ideology,...
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although the tunisia prime minister denies it. he promised a full investigation and to catch those responsible for the murder. alisyn: do we have answer wlormt this assassination will spark more violence? >> reporter: we've already seen three days of violence and protest in tunisia and clashes with the police. and their main demand of the protesters, that the conservative islamic government steps down in tunisia. in tunisia we've seen muslim clerics call for opposition leaders to be killed. is far it hasn't happened in egypt yet but the egyptian government is promising more police and support and protection for opposition figures. given the problems in the country it is very possible we could see some type of attack on opposition leaders and both of these countries are coming out of a difficult political transition that have often been more violent than democratic. alisyn. alisyn: a real tinderbox there of tension. conor powell, thanks for the update. rick: coming up after the break, a troubling sign as the president prepares to d
although the tunisia prime minister denies it. he promised a full investigation and to catch those responsible for the murder. alisyn: do we have answer wlormt this assassination will spark more violence? >> reporter: we've already seen three days of violence and protest in tunisia and clashes with the police. and their main demand of the protesters, that the conservative islamic government steps down in tunisia. in tunisia we've seen muslim clerics call for opposition leaders to be...
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we have urged leaders of egypt tunisia and libya to recognize women as equal citizens with important contributions to make. we are supporting women entrepreneurs around the world and it would creating jobs in driving growth. said technology, development, human rights and women. i know that a lot of pundits are that list and they say isn't that all soft? what about the hard stuff? will, that is a false choice. we need both. and no one should think otherwise. i will be the first to stand up and proclaim loudly and clearly that america's military might is and must remain the greatest fighting force in the history of the world. i will also make very clear as i have done over the last year that our diplomatic power needs the ability to convene our moral suasion is effective because united states can back up our words with action. we will ensure freedom of navigation in all the world to see. we will relentlessly go after al qaeda and its affiliates and wannabes. we will do what is necessary to prevent iran from obtaining a nuke their weapon. there are limits to what soft power on its own c
we have urged leaders of egypt tunisia and libya to recognize women as equal citizens with important contributions to make. we are supporting women entrepreneurs around the world and it would creating jobs in driving growth. said technology, development, human rights and women. i know that a lot of pundits are that list and they say isn't that all soft? what about the hard stuff? will, that is a false choice. we need both. and no one should think otherwise. i will be the first to stand up and...
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there is, you know, a wide body politic in tunisia. there is a cultural body of people who are educated, french speaking, who are relatively liberal, who want a western-style democracy here. they're the ones out protesting today because they accuse the other side, which is the conservative trend, of trying to impose its islamist view on the country. so it's very difficult to say where turn united states goes from here. this is a fight for the future of this country. this is, of course, a place where the arab spring began two years ago, and many people i've been spoking to today hope it won't be the place before wrth arab spring suffers a premature death. >> you call it a fight for the future. there are reports of limited clashes between police and protesters in another tunisian town. do you get any sense there could be violence in the capital today? >> i think people are hoping there won't be. there hasn't been any violence yet, but the fine val ongoing, as you can hear in the background. also, there's a massive security presence right
there is, you know, a wide body politic in tunisia. there is a cultural body of people who are educated, french speaking, who are relatively liberal, who want a western-style democracy here. they're the ones out protesting today because they accuse the other side, which is the conservative trend, of trying to impose its islamist view on the country. so it's very difficult to say where turn united states goes from here. this is a fight for the future of this country. this is, of course, a place...
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how about leaning on tunisia? >> how about leaning on tunisia? what he said was right, that's the law of tunisia, we cannot go in there and take this guy out when they are following the laws of the country he lives in. i don't know what you expect. you want -- i don't know if we have enough soldiers to take over tunisia? >> no one's saying to take over tunisia. but you can exert diplomatic pressure to turn him over. there are other ways to do that. >> i am sure they have done that. >> be creative. >> panetta's testimony, he pointed out that president obama wasn't in the room when all of this was going on. leon panetta made one phone and he wasn't sure how long it lasted -- >> there are more holes in the benghazi coverup story than in a block of swiss cheese. >> i was hoping for something better. >> i am working on t. the -- on the benghazi piece, we were led to believe that they were on top of it, 5:00 in the afternoon, they are having a meeting, having a meeting with the national security team at 5:00 p.m. and they were on top of it all night lo
how about leaning on tunisia? >> how about leaning on tunisia? what he said was right, that's the law of tunisia, we cannot go in there and take this guy out when they are following the laws of the country he lives in. i don't know what you expect. you want -- i don't know if we have enough soldiers to take over tunisia? >> no one's saying to take over tunisia. but you can exert diplomatic pressure to turn him over. there are other ways to do that. >> i am sure they have done...